Friday, December 21st, 2007
Autumnÿ¡ÿÿ¡ÿ.Yang turning into Yin; time to remain calm and peaceful, gather one's spirit and energy, remain focused and keep the Lung energy full, clean and quiet... - The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine
Yes, it's that time of the year here in North America. Autumn is now complete, colder weather is ...
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Friday, December 21st, 2007
Angelicaÿ
Other Names: Archangelica officinalis, Garden Angelica, Archangel, Masterwort.
Parts Used: The leaves, seed, and roots.
Culinary Uses:
This robust and sweet-tasting plant is best known for its use in decoration of cakes and puddings. The stem is candied and used as a confection. Angelica lessens the need for sweetener when making pies or ...
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Thursday, December 13th, 2007
Whether it's flu season or not, you want to know if you're dealing with a cold or flu. The sooner you can identify it, the sooner you can work to stop it in its tracks. Flu's can last a week, or 3 weeks, or you can knock them out in ...
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
by Brian Benjamin Carter, MS, LAc
Antibiotic overuse (especially for the common cold) has led to antibiotic resistance. Natural antibiotics and anti viral herbs that may boost immune system are discussed, plus the types of cold and flu, and cough and cold in a weak immune system.ÿ ÿ
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
Introduction
I recently gave a presentation at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine's (PCOM) Chinese New Year Open House. I was in good company; Professor Lynda Harvey, L.Ac., OMD, Rick Gold, L.Ac., Thai Massage expert and founder of PCOM, Professor Greg Bantick, L.Ac., and Alex Tiberi, L.Ac., another PCOM founder and ...
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